Weekend Kitchen porter - Boreham Essex

Holroyd Howe; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Term-time hours

Volunteer days

Maternity leave (3 days)

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing resources

Free meals on shift

Career development & HIT Apprentices

Job summary

Holroyd Howe in Boreham, Essex, seeks a Weekend Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen team during term-time weekends. The role focuses on cleanliness, hygiene, and efficient operation, enabling chefs to focus on preparation and service.

You will join a trusted contracts caterer dedicated to schools and education settings. The position offers term-time hours (34 weeks annually), with opportunities for training, development, and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen porter or hospitality support role.
• Solid understanding of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Basic English communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Wash, clean, and sanitise kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery, and glassware to high hygiene standards.
• Assist with food preparation tasks and stock replenishment; support service periods.

Skills

Kitchen porter experience

Food hygiene knowledge

English communication

Job description

Weekend Kitchen Porter – Term-Time | New Hall School

Location: New hall school Boreham Essex CM3

Contract type: Term Time– Saturday and Sundays only

Working hours: 11:30 – 19:30 (Saturday) 12:00 - 20:00 (Sunday)

Why Join us?

• Term time working ( 34 weeks annually)
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance program
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

About the role:

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter/Assistant to join the kitchen team at New hall school. This is a great opportunity to play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a supportive, food-led Education setting.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and organised Weekend Kitchen Porter to join our team at our establishment in Boreham, Essex. This is a key support role within our kitchen operations, where you will play an essential part in maintaining our high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and efficiency. Working weekends, you will support our kitchen team by ensuring all areas remain spotless and well-organised, allowing our chefs to focus on food preparation and service delivery.

• Wash, clean, and sanitise all kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery, and glassware to the highest hygiene standards • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, including floors, work surfaces, and storage areas • Dispose of waste and recyclable materials in accordance with food safety regulations
• Assist with food preparation tasks as directed by the kitchen team, including peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients • Stock and replenish kitchen supplies and equipment as required • Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and efficiently • Support the kitchen team during service periods to ensure smooth operations • Adhere to all food safety and health and safety regulations at all times • Report any equipment faults or maintenance issues promptly • Work flexibly to meet the demands of weekend service

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar hospitality support role (desirable) • Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards • Ability to work efficiently in a fast‐paced, demanding kitchen environment
• Physical stamina and capability to lift, carry, and move heavy items regularly • Excellent attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards • Strong people skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team • Reliability, punctuality, and a professional attitude • Willingness to follow instructions and take direction from senior kitchen staff • Basic communication skills in English • Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and workload demands

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

People first
We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always
Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education
We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do
Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking
New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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